ILRB Published Reviews (Past to Present)
2014
Feb 26th: Divine Evil by Nora Roberts
Feb 27th: Surrender to a Wicked Spy by Celeste Bradley
June 26th: The King by J.R. Ward
July 18th: Second Chances – Sammy’s Story by Annie Edmonds
2015
July 18th: The Discreet Gentleman Series by Kris Tualla
2016
April 2nd: Blood Brothers by Nora Roberts
April 4th: Courting the Countess by Barbara Pierce
April 5th: Devil’s Embrace/Devil’s Daughter by Catherine Coulter
April 6th: Elsewhere by Linda Lee Williams
April 7th: Face the Fire by Nora Roberts
April 9th: Heart of Gold by J.R. Ward
April 12th: Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts
April 13th: The Key Trilogy by Nora Roberts
April 14th: Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward
April 15th: The Scale by Mika Jolie
April 16th: No Longer a Stranger by Joan Johnston
April 18th: One Illicit Night by Sophia James
April 23rd: Unhallowed Ground by Heather Graham
April 25th: To Tempt A Scotsman by Victoria Dahl
April 27th: Weather the Storm by Jean Ferris
2019
Kevin’s Romance Reviews
Jan 16th: Beneath This Mask by Meghan March
Jan 23rd: Aloha, Baby! by Ann Omasta
Jan 30th: Legends of Lust by Autumn Bardot
Feb 6th: Valentine in Venice by Kaya Quinsey
Feb 13th: Boardroom, Bedroom by Gemma Snow
Feb 22nd: Dear Heart by Linda Lingle
Feb 27th: Take My Heart by J.J. Sorel
March 10th: The Key of F by Jennifer Haskin
March 14th: Undercover Siren by Ellen Mint
March 20th: Jake’s Redemption by Jamie Schulz
April 4th: The Homecoming by Tammy Tate
Marie’s Romance Reviews
2019
March 21st: Break My Chains by Nicolina Martin
May 18th: The Impaler’s Wife by Autumn Bardot
June 23rd: Unglorious War by Maxine Flam
2020
March 19th: A Debutante in Disguise by Eleanor Webster
Marie’s Personal Reading List (official book reviews are now closed, but I will add my own as time allows, and guest book reviews are always welcome)
-ON BOOK REVIEW HIATUS – SICK/FAMILY EMERGENCY – NO OTHER REVIEW REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Haunting in Hartley by Janice Tremayne
*Heart’s Blood by Alice Von Kannon
*Abigail’s Window by Susan Lynn Solomon
*Kurt Seyt & Shura by Nermin Bezmen
Shore Love by Gary Robert Muschla
*The Price to Be Paid by Alice J Miller
*The End of Hatred by Rebecca Hefner
*Reva’s River by Virginia Babcock
*The Reluctant Courtship of Jack Allan by Dayle King Searle
*Jillian’s Song by Susan A. Buchanan
*Love-Lines by Sheri Langer
*The Hitman’s Mistake by Sally Brandle
*The Reluctant Husband by Eliot Grayson
*Serenity: A Dark Romance by Skye Bailey
*One Night in Provence by Barbara Wallace
*The Unwelcome Stranger by Valerie Cullers
*Marriage Training by Golden Angel
*Mindgames by Jasmine Gold
*Captivated by Clio by Tanisha D. Jones
*Shakespeare Burning by Charisse Moritz
*Bound in Flame by Katherine Kayne
*Harden Fields Series boxed set by Christal Mosley
*The Me Too Girl by Lance and James Morcan
*The Girl in the Scarlet Chair by Janice Tremayne
*Tale of the Winter Lands by J.D. Bass
Hi Marie, may we post your RSS on the group blog?
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Sure!
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Thank you, Marie, for following my blog!!
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You’re welcome, Lance!
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Hi thanks so much for following means a lot, look forward to reading your posts.
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Hi Marie, I’m new to Word Press and I am finishing up a novel soon. I am so new to this, and having people read my written word scares me to death. But to have people fall in love with my characters, like I have, well, there are no words for that. If you don’t mind coming by my blog and reading a chapter, and let me know what you think. I need all the support I can get!!! ty!!
stacysteele.wordpress.com
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I read your first chapter, Stacy! Great start! Good job at hooking the reader and starting “en media res”. You created automatic tension by thrusting the heroine into a pretty stressful situation. I think you have a good handle on things.
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Marie, thank you so much for stopping by. Really, your words are very encouraging!
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Hi Marie,
I’ve just nominated you for the versatile blogger award.
Have a look at my post and see if you want to participate. 🙂
http://carolbalawyder.com/2015/04/24/the-versatile-blogger-award-thanks-and-nominees/
Best,
Carol
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Thank you, Carol! I’d love to! 😀
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I’m impressed.
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Thank you, Thomas! 🙂
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Hi Marie, this is my first time on your blog. Your response to Stacy (above) was generous and certainly inspiring to her.
I am working on my own new book about romantic love and am very interested in the idea of sustaining the intimacy and ecstasy that occurs early on when two people fall in love. I am convinced that the wonders of romance do not need to disappear with time if a couple works at what I call radical intimacy (deep and open-hearted sharing). I also believe that romantic love gives us the gift of being able to see the true beauty of our partner.
I would love to blog with you and your readers about this. I hope you respond.
Peace and love. Matthew Anderson
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Matthew, I so love that idea! Anyone who is a fan of romance is a winner in my book. 😉 Please consider emailing me this premise, and I’ll give you a specific date for your guest post. You can email me at marieannlavender@gmail.com
Thanks! 🙂
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HI
Thank you so much for finding my blog and following me
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My pleasure! Thanks for stopping by ILRB! 😀
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hi im christine and i love having romantic topic
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Thanks for visiting! ♥♥♥
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Hi Marie. This is a brief courtesy call to let you know I’ll be following you over the next month on the A – Z. I’ve already selected to follow you so I’ll register you on my blogroll too.
I’ve just enjoyed your guest post by Charity. 🙂
I dabble in erotica among other things, because like you – I am multi-genre.
Until later.
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Lovely, Tom! Thanks. I’ll look over your WordPress site.
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Hi
I have nominated you for an award you can find the details here
https://itsgoodtobecrazysometimes.wordpress.com/2016/04/11/the-liebster-award-2/
If you don’t do awards please just accept it as a shout out 🙂
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Thank you so much! ♥
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Most welcome
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Hi Marie,
My name is Anuj Agarwal. I’m Founder of Feedspot.
I would like to personally congratulate you as your blog I Love Romance has been selected by our panelist as one of the Top 100 Romance Book Blogs on the web.
http://blog.feedspot.com/romance_book_blogs/
I personally give you a high-five and want to thank you for your contribution to this world. This is the most comprehensive list of Top 100 Romance Book Blogs on the internet and I’m honored to have you as part of this!
Also, you have the honor of displaying the badge on your blog.
Best,
Anuj
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Awesome! Thank you! ♥
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Hi Marie!
I just joined your blog. Really looking forward to talking romance and books with you!
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Awesome, thanks! Lovely to meet you! ♥
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